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Here we take a look at the RTA in Dubai (Road & Transport Authority) and Dubai Traffic Police and the rules and regulations for driving in Dubai, the fines and points for offences and how to pay your fines online.Fines update:

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that it will tentatively start enforcement of automated offence reporting system against vehicles in breach of the Bus and Taxi Dedicated Lane Code from January 1, 2015 until end-March, where a fine of Dh600 will be recorded against offending vehicles.

“Order No (1) for 2010 regarding Dedicated Lanes on Dubai Roads has specified the vehicles permitted to use the dedicated lanes, namely public buses, taxis, Dubai Police vehicles, Civil Defence vehicles and ambulances vehicles attending to emergency cases. Private vehicles are permitted to use the dedicated bus lane only in the event of entering or exiting subsidiary roads,” said Al Tayer.Fines update:

Fines update: Female motorists applying makeup while driving and motorists combing their hair while driving will be liable to pay a fine of AED1000, have their vehicle seized for a month and also get 12 black points on their license.

Furthermore motorists are urged to remember that using their mobile phone while stopped at a traffic light is illegal and holding a mobile phone in your hand will result in a fine of AED200 or more regardless of whether you were using it or not. Online Dubai Police Fine Checker

Did you know you can check any traffic fines you may have got in the UAE on the Dubai Police website- saves any nasty surprises when you come to re-register your car.

You can check the status of your traffic file and see if you have any fines- you can also pay online too. It sometimes takes a few days for your fines to appear on the system so if you have been issued a ticket for bad parking for example- check the site over a few days to wait for it to show up before you can pay it online.

You may log into the Dubai Police website www.dubaipolice.gov.ae and register for free notification SMSs and/or e-mails. You will need to provide your vehicle information (plate number, category and code) as well your driver information (traffic file number, name, mobile number and e-mail).You have to clear your traffic fines in full before you can re-register any of your cars. It really is best to not save your fines all up till registration time- pay them off as you get them so you don't get hit with a massive bill.

Top tips to avoid Dubai Police Fines:

1. Don't speed- it is quite easy to avoid getting fines really! Stick to the speed limits- there is even usually a 10- 20 km leeway but don't rely on this- some speed cameras are set at 1km above the speed limit- it is just not worth the risk.

2. Park in the right place- if you park in a metered zone- pay at the meter- you can even do this by SMS now. Make a note of the time the ticket expires- set an alarm on your phone so you don't forget. There are a lot of dusty sand lots that people do use for parking- the rule of thumb is as long as you haven't driven up and over a kerb or a pavement to get access to the area you should be ok to park there.

3. Use your hands free kit- either in car or a head piece if you really must answer the phone whilst driving. If you use your handset and are holding it you can get fined.

4. Always use your seat belt- not only is it an imperative for safety, which goes without saying- you can get fined if caught not wearing it... make sure all your passengers are wearing theirs too.

5. Never, ever jump a red light! Not only is it highly dangerous it carries severe penalties- the traffic light system was changed a while ago to have the green light start flashing approx 20 seconds before it goes to amber. This is a great indicator that the lights are going to change- as amber to red happens quite quickly. If the green lights start to flash- this means start to slow down- not to speed up to get through them!

6. Never drink and drive... nothing needs to be added to this one!

Dubai Police Traffic Violations List

Here is a full list of the Dubai Police traffic violations, the fine amount, the black points awarded for the infringement and the length of time of vehicle impoundment...

Traffic Violations and Fines

Number

Description

Fines amount in AED

Black Points

Vehicle Confiscation Period

1

Driving dangerously (racing)

2000

12

30 Days

2

Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or similar substances

Decided by court

24

60 Days

3

Driving a vehicle without number plates

1000

24

60 Days

4

Causing death of others

Decided by court

12

30 Days

5

Not stopping after causing an accident that resulted in injuries

Decided by court

24

60 Days

6

Reckless driving

2000

12

30 Days

7

Exceeding maximum speed limit by more than 60km/h

1000

12

30 Days

8

Driving in a way that is dangerous to the public

1000

12

30 Days

9

Jumping a red light

800

8

15 Days

10

Running away from a traffic policeman

800

12

30 Days

11

Dangerous overtaking by trucks

800

24

60 Days

12

Causing a car to overturn

Decided by court

8

-

13

Causing serious injuries

Decided by court

8

-

14

Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 60km/h

900

6

-

15

Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 50km/h

800

-

-

16

Overtaking on the hard shoulder

600

6

-

17

Entering road dangerously

600

6

-

18

Causing moderate injury

Decided by court

6

-

19

Heavy vehicle lane discipline

600

6

-

20

Overtaking from a prohibited place

600

6

-

21

Causing serious damage to a vehicle

Decided by court

6

-

22

Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 40km/h

700

-

-

23

Parking in fire hydrant places, spaces allocated for people with special needs and ambulance parking

1000

4

-

24

Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 30km/h

600

-

-

25

Driving against traffic

400

4

-

26

Allowing children under 10 years old to sit in the front seat of a vehicle

400

4

-

27

Failure to fasten seat belt while driving

400

4

-

28

Failure to leave a safe distance

400

4

-

29

Failure to follow the directions of a traffic policeman

-

-

30

Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 20km/h

500

-

-

31

Entering a road without ensuring that it is clear

400

4

-

32

Exceeding permitted level of car window tinting

500

-

30 Days

33

Not giving way to emergency, police and public service vehicles or official convoys

500

4

-

34

Driving a heavy vehicle that does not comply with safety and security conditions

500

-

30 Days

35

Failure to stop after causing an accident

500

-

-

36

Driving a noisy vehicle

500

-

30 Days

37

Allowing others to drive a vehicle for which they are unlicensed

500

-

-

38

Loading a heavy vehicle in a way that may pose danger to others or to the road

500

6

7 Days

39

Overload or protruding load from a heavy vehicle without permission

500

6

7 Days

40

Driving a vehicle that causes pollution

500

-

-

41

Stopping on the road for no reason

500

4

-

42

Stopping on a yellow box

500

-

-

43

Not giving pedestrians way on pedestrian crossings

500

6

-

44

Failure to abide by traffic signs and directions

500

-

-

45

Throwing waste from vehicles onto roads

500

4

-

46

Refusing to give traffic police name and address when required

500

-

-

47

Stopping vehicle on the left side of the road in prohibited places

500

-

-

48

Stopping vehicle on pedestrian crossing

500

-

-

49

Teaching driving in a training vehicle that does not bear a learning sign

500

-

-

50

Teaching driving in a non-training vehicle without permission from licensing authority

500

-

-

51

Placing marks on the road that may damage the road or block traffic

500

-

-

52

Operating industrial, construction and mechanical vehicles and tractors without permission from licensing authority

500

-

7 Days

53

Modifying vehicle’s engine without permission

400

-

-

54

Modifying vehicle’s chasses without permission

400

-

-

55

Changing vehicle’s color without permission

400

-

-

56

Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 10km/h

400

-

-

57

Driving with a driving license issued by a foreign country except in permitted cases

400

-

-

58

Violating the terms of the driving license

300

-

-

59

Parking behind vehicles and blocking their movement

300

-

-

60

Towing a vehicle or a boat with an unprepared vehicle

300

-

-

61

Driving a vehicle that omits gases or fumes with substances exceeding permitted rates

300

-

-

62

Leaving a vehicle on the road with its engine running

300

-

-

63

No lights on the back or sides of trailer container

200

-

-

64

Lights on the back or sides of container not working

200

-

-

65

Taxis, which have designated pickup areas, stopping in undesignated places

200

4

-

66

Prohibited entry

200

4

-

67

Blocking traffic

200

-

-

68

Vehicle unfit for driving

200

-

7 Days

69

Driving a light vehicle that does not comply with safety and security conditions

200

-

7 Days

70

Not lifting exhaust of trucks

200

-

7 Days

71

Not covering loads of trucks

3000

-

7 Days

72

Using vehicle for purposes other than designated

200

4

7 Days

73

Heavy vehicle prohibited entry

200

4

7 Days

74

Violating loading or unloading regulations in parking

200

4

7 Days

75

Carrying and transporting passengers illegally

200

4

7 Days

76

Writing phrases or placing stickers on vehicle without permission

200

-

-

77

Not taking road safety measures during vehicle breakdowns

200

-

-

78

Turning at undesignated points

200

4

-

79

Turning the wrong way

200

4

-

80

Loading a light vehicle in a way that may pose a danger to others or to the road

200

3

7 Days

81

Overload or protruding load on light vehicles without permission

200

3

7 Days

82

Stopping vehicle without keeping the distance specified by the law from a curve or junction

200

-

-

83

Transporting passengers by vehicle undesignated for this purpose

200

4

-

84

Sudden swerve

200

4

-

85

Driving a taxi without required license

200

4

-

86

Carrying passengers in driving training vehicle

200

4

-

87

Driving a taxi with an expired warranty

200

-

-

88

Reversing dangerously

200

-

-

89

Taxi refusing to carry passengers

200

4

-

90

Falling or leaking load

3000

12

30 Days

91

Not securing vehicle while parked

200

-

-

92

Parking in prohibited places

200

2

-

93

Parking in loading and offloading areas without need

200

-

-

94

Parking on road shoulder except in cases of emergency

200

-

-

95

Using multi-colored lights

200

-

-

96

Not wearing helmet while driving motorbike

200

4

-

97

Exceeding passenger limit

200

3

-

98

Driving with tires in poor condition

200

-

7 Days

99

Driving with an expired driving license

200

3

-

100

Not renewing vehicle registration after expiry

400

-

-

101

Driving unlicensed vehicle

200

-

7 Days

102

Violation of laws of using commercial number plates

200

-

-

103

Not fixing number plates in designated places

200

2

-

104

Driving with one number plate

200

2

-

105

Driving at night or in foggy weather without lights

200

4

-

106

Using not matching number plates for trailer and container

200

-

-

107

Not fixing reflective stickers at the back of trucks and heavy vehicles

200

-

-

108

Not using indicators when changing direction or turning

200

3

-

109

Not giving way for vehicles to pass on the left

200

-

-

110

Not giving way to vehicles coming from the left where required

200

-

-

111

Stopping a vehicle in a way that may pose danger or block traffic

200

3

-

112

Failure to have vehicle examined after carrying out major modification to engine or body

200

-

7 Days

113

Using training vehicles outside of timings specified by licensing authority

200

-

-

114

Using training vehicles in places not designated by licensing authority

200

-

-

115

Overtaking from the right

200

4

-

116

Overtaking in a wrong way

200

3

-

117

Driving an unlicensed vehicle

200

-

7 Days

118

Abuse of parking space

200

3

-

119

Number plates with unclear numbers

200

3

-

120

Violating tariff

200

6

-

121

Light vehicle lane discipline

200

2

-

122

Parking vehicles on pavement

200

3

-

123

Not showing vehicle registration card when required

200

-

-

124

Not showing driving license when required

200

-

-

125

Not fixing taxi sign where required

200

-

-

126

Not fixing a sign indicating licensed overload

200

3

-

127

Using interior lights for no reason while driving

100

-

-

128

Failure to abide by specified color for taxis or training cars

200

-

-

129

Failure to display tariff of buses or taxis or not showing them when required

200

-

-

130

Broken lights

200

6

-

131

Using horn in prohibited areas

200

2

-

132

Driving below minimum speed limit

200

-

-

133

Failure to keep taxis and buses clean inside and outside

200

-

-

134

Smoking inside taxis and buses

200

-

-

135

Using hand-held mobile phone while driving

200

4

-

136

Not abiding by taxi drivers obligatory uniform or not keeping it in good condition

100

-

-

137

Calling on passengers in the presence of signs

100

-

-

138

Not displaying truck’s load on both sides

100

-

-

139

Not carrying driving license while driving

100

-

-

140

Not carrying vehicle registration card while driving

100

-

-

141

Driving without spectacles or contact lenses

100

-

-

142

Not using interior light in buses at night

100

-

-

143

Broken indicator lights

100

2

-

144

Using horn in a disturbing way

100

2

-

145

Having no red light at the back of vehicle

100

-

-

146

Opening left door of taxi

100

3

-

147

Pedestrians crossing from undesignated places (If any existed)

200

-

-

The above is from the Dubai Police website and was last updated by them on 6/6/2011 please visit their website for more information. www.dubaipolice.gov.ae Drive safe!